US Bridges

FAS 22 over Middle Fork Creek

Good

Henderson County, Tennessee · 1 MI W of Mancss RD · Structure no. 39SR0222003

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,448
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 22 over Middle Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 22 over Middle Fork Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,448 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFAS 22
CrossesMiddle Fork Creek
Location1 MI W of Mancss RD
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates35.55242, -88.46875
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,448 (2021)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 22 over Middle Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 22 over Middle Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 22 over Middle Fork Creek carry?

About 1,448 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 22 over Middle Fork Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 22 over Middle Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.